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P936 RRH

1996 Rover 420

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

123,055 mi
Last recorded123,055 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 42099,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP936 RRH
MakeRover
Model420
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2009 123,055 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 123,055 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 105,125 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 105,125 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 86,863 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 86,863 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 65,675 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 65,675 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2005 46,658 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 420?

Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
6,220
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
59,332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 35,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,911
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,539
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 26,567
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 15,381
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P936 RRH is a 1996 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1996 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 99,613 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 420 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 35,342 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P936 RRH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Rover 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P936 RRH registered?

P936 RRH is a 1996 Rover 420, first registered on 15 October 1996.

Is P936 RRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P936 RRH shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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